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Manufacturing Associate roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents U.S. worker unavailability before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Production environments with consistent hiring needs make these positions a practical path to permanent residency.
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Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, United States of America
Job ID:
R0124059
Date Posted:
2026-05-14
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
About us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Manufacturing Test Engineering Lead who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. This position is based in Batesburg, SC.
Accountabilities:
- Directly lead a team of ~8 Test Engineers in designing, implementing, and validating manufacturing test solutions for electronic assemblies and systems. Informal leader of Test Engineering Specification and Solutions teams in regional office.
- Develop and maintain test strategies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements on both new and legacy products.
- Oversee test validation activities, including correlation studies, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and failure mode investigations.
- Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure test coverage aligns with product specifications and reliability goals.
- Ensure DFX principles (specifically DFT) are communicated throughout the test design and specification process prior to production validation.
- Manage the integration of automated test equipment (ATE) and in-circuit test (ICT) systems into production lines.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase test safety utilizing Prevention through Design (PTD) principles, reduce test cycle time, improve yield, and enhance fault detection capability.
- Ensure calibration, maintenance, and safety compliance of all test equipment.
- Monitor test data trends, generate reports, and recommend corrective actions for recurring issues.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for test engineering projects.
Key leadership responsibilities:
- Cultivate a high-trust team environment by demonstrating self-awareness, empathy, and constructive communication in daily interactions.
- Recognize and respond effectively to team dynamics, adapting leadership style to support diverse personalities, workstyles, and stress levels—especially during high-pressure testing cycles, deadlines, and defect-driven escalations.
- Model emotional regulation by staying composed during ambiguity, setbacks, and quality issues, enabling the team to remain solution-focused and collaborative.
- Proactively address conflict with transparency and fairness, guiding team members toward healthy, respectful resolutions.
- Coach engineers in developing their own emotional intelligence skills—such as active listening, giving/receiving feedback, and managing frustration—to strengthen overall team performance and communication.
- Create psychological safety, ensuring team members feel comfortable raising risks, sharing concerns, and proposing new ideas without fear of blame.
Required skills/experience:
- 8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing test engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing test methods (ICT, functional test, boundary scan, environmental stress screening).
- Proven expertise in test validation methodologies and statistical analysis tools.
- Familiarity with industry standards (IPC, ISO, IRIS, ANSI, JEDEC) and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays.
Desired skills/experience:
- Experience with LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or similar test automation platforms.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. LSS GB or BB Preferred, or acquire within the first 12 months of employment.
- Hands-on experience with PCB assembly processes and troubleshooting.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field (MBA, Engineering Management or Technical Master’s Degree preferred).
Language:
English proficiency
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Location:
Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, United States of America
Job ID:
R0124059
Date Posted:
2026-05-14
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
About us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Manufacturing Test Engineering Lead who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. This position is based in Batesburg, SC.
Accountabilities:
- Directly lead a team of ~8 Test Engineers in designing, implementing, and validating manufacturing test solutions for electronic assemblies and systems. Informal leader of Test Engineering Specification and Solutions teams in regional office.
- Develop and maintain test strategies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements on both new and legacy products.
- Oversee test validation activities, including correlation studies, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and failure mode investigations.
- Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure test coverage aligns with product specifications and reliability goals.
- Ensure DFX principles (specifically DFT) are communicated throughout the test design and specification process prior to production validation.
- Manage the integration of automated test equipment (ATE) and in-circuit test (ICT) systems into production lines.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase test safety utilizing Prevention through Design (PTD) principles, reduce test cycle time, improve yield, and enhance fault detection capability.
- Ensure calibration, maintenance, and safety compliance of all test equipment.
- Monitor test data trends, generate reports, and recommend corrective actions for recurring issues.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for test engineering projects.
Key leadership responsibilities:
- Cultivate a high-trust team environment by demonstrating self-awareness, empathy, and constructive communication in daily interactions.
- Recognize and respond effectively to team dynamics, adapting leadership style to support diverse personalities, workstyles, and stress levels—especially during high-pressure testing cycles, deadlines, and defect-driven escalations.
- Model emotional regulation by staying composed during ambiguity, setbacks, and quality issues, enabling the team to remain solution-focused and collaborative.
- Proactively address conflict with transparency and fairness, guiding team members toward healthy, respectful resolutions.
- Coach engineers in developing their own emotional intelligence skills—such as active listening, giving/receiving feedback, and managing frustration—to strengthen overall team performance and communication.
- Create psychological safety, ensuring team members feel comfortable raising risks, sharing concerns, and proposing new ideas without fear of blame.
Required skills/experience:
- 8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing test engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing test methods (ICT, functional test, boundary scan, environmental stress screening).
- Proven expertise in test validation methodologies and statistical analysis tools.
- Familiarity with industry standards (IPC, ISO, IRIS, ANSI, JEDEC) and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays.
Desired skills/experience:
- Experience with LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or similar test automation platforms.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. LSS GB or BB Preferred, or acquire within the first 12 months of employment.
- Hands-on experience with PCB assembly processes and troubleshooting.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field (MBA, Engineering Management or Technical Master’s Degree preferred).
Language:
English proficiency
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Associate
Verify your SOC code before applying
Manufacturing Associate roles map to several SOC codes depending on the production environment. Pull your target job's O*NET profile to confirm the classification your employer will use on the PERM application, since mismatches can delay labor certification.
Document hands-on production credentials carefully
PERM requires your employer to prove you meet the minimum requirements listed in the job order. Gather training certificates, equipment licenses, and supervisor letters now so your credentials align exactly with the job description before the employer posts the PERM recruitment ads.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer familiar with federal compliance, which often correlates with an established immigration process. Facilities that already verify work authorization are more likely to have HR infrastructure capable of managing a PERM filing.
Search green card sponsor history through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Associate openings by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This surfaces facilities that have filed PERM applications before, cutting out the guesswork of cold-approaching manufacturers unfamiliar with the process.
Ask about prevailing wage tier during interviews
DOL assigns your position a wage level one through four based on experience and supervision. Confirm with the hiring manager which tier they intend to use on the LCA, because a lower tier on the job offer can create complications if your duties exceed that classification at OFLC Wage Search benchmarks.
Understand the EB-3 timeline before accepting an offer
PERM recruitment, I-140 filing, and visa availability together typically run two to four years for most nationalities at the EB-3 level. Negotiate a start date and employment agreement that keeps you in valid nonimmigrant status while USCIS adjudicates each stage.
Green Card Manufacturing Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Manufacturing Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require less than a master's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the employer writes the position to require an advanced degree and the duties genuinely demand that level of education, but that framing is uncommon in production environments. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine which category fits the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Manufacturing Associate?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which is difficult to establish for most Manufacturing Associate jobs. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery, no annual cap that affects most nationalities at the EB-3 level in the near term, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer timeline: PERM recruitment alone takes several months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
What does the PERM process look like for a Manufacturing Associate employer?
The employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign, typically including job postings, newspaper ads, and an internal job posting, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then reviews the application before the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. The entire PERM stage can take six months to over a year depending on DOL processing times and whether an audit is triggered.
How can I find Manufacturing Associate jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Manufacturing Associate openings specifically by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on facilities that have never filed a PERM application. Targeting employers with a documented track record of green card filings significantly shortens the negotiation phase, since those HR teams already understand the process and the timelines involved.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get a green card?
Changing employers after PERM certification but before I-140 approval generally restarts the process, since the approved PERM is tied to the sponsoring employer and the specific job. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and you're in the adjustment of status stage, portability rules under AC21 may let you move to a similar role without losing your priority date. Consult an immigration attorney before making any job change mid-process.